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Evolve Elastic Crossgrade by Excite Audio synth plugin interface
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Evolve Elastic Crossgrade from any full Evolve product Free Download

Rated 4.8/5 on Plugin Boutique (33 ratings)

Evolve Elastic Crossgrade is a sample-based synthesizer plugin from Excite Audio that blends four layers of samples or synth oscillators, with 250 sound sources and four elastic-inspired macro effects. It is offered for owners of any full Evolve product.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

Evolve Elastic Crossgrade is aimed at producers who already own a full Evolve product and want the Elastic sound library and engine at a lower entry point. The instrument builds sounds from four layers, each able to hold either a sample from a 250-source selection or a synth oscillator. An XY pad morphs between layers or modulates parameters, and the output can be reshaped with Melt, Bounce, Stretch and Gloss macros. Presets are included, and you can import your own samples.

Best for

  • Acid basslines
  • Glitch and experimental sound design
  • Textured pads
  • Rhythmic FX and impacts
  • Creative sound design
Developer
Excite Audio
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Four sound source layers (A, B, C, D) with sample or synth engines
  • 250 sound sources across chords, FX, impacts, textures and more
  • XY pad with Sounds and FX modes
  • Four macros: Melt, Bounce, Stretch and Gloss
  • Dual filters with HPF, LPF, BP and Peak modes
  • Three rearrangeable effects slots with 16 module types
  • Randomise sounds, parameters and effects in one click
  • User sample import for custom patches
03In depth

Quad-Layer Sound Engine and XY Morphing

Each of the four layers (A, B, C, D) can house a sample-based source or a synth oscillator. Sample sources offer play direction, tone and keytracking controls. Synth sources offer an oscillator shape slider and unison detuning.

The XY pad works in two modes. In Sounds mode it blends between the four sound sources. In FX mode it modulates any available parameter in the instrument. A dice button on each layer picks a random sample, and the header dice randomises sound sources, parameters and effects together.

Modulation, Filters and Effects

The plugin provides 12 modulation sources, including six envelopes with delay and hold, two LFOs with retrigger and offset options, velocity and keytracking with adjustable curves, and the XY pad position. A full modulation matrix lists all routings, with curve and polarity settings for finer control.

Dual filters can run in parallel or in series, with HPF, LPF, BP and Peak modes. Three rearrangeable effects slots offer 16 modules, including saturation, delay, reverb, compressor, phaser and speaker simulation.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperExcite Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Evolve Elastic Crossgrade support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to use Evolve Elastic Crossgrade?

You need a compatible DAW such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo or Reaper. An internet connection is required to authorise the software. The crossgrade is for owners of the full version of any Evolve product.

Can I use my own samples in Evolve Elastic?

Yes. You can import your own samples to start a new sound or replace a source in an existing patch.

07Developer

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